Construction Manager

Actalent; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Spokane Valley, WA, is seeking a Geotechnical Construction Manager to oversee specialty projects from bid through execution. You will lead field crews, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with engineers and clients to ensure design-to-field alignment.

The role requires 5+ years in geotechnical construction, experience supervising drillers and operators, and strong knowledge of soil nails, micropiles, shoring, and grouting. Office and field work with site visits are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive construction management experience focused on geotechnical construction.
• Direct field experience with geotechnical construction methods and operations.
• Experience supervising field personnel including drillers, equipment operators, and technicians.
• Experience with construction estimating, scheduling, manpower planning, and project coordination.
• Strong understanding of heavy drilling equipment, geotechnical reports, subsurface conditions, and construction drawings.
• Experience coordinating specialty systems including micropiles, helical piles, soil nails, tiebacks, shoring systems, and grouting applications.
• Ability to work in both office and field environments and travel to project sites as needed.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geotechnical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Certifications such as PE, EIT, OSHA 30, HAZWOPER, PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee specialty geotechnical construction projects from planning through execution.
• Prepare project estimates, manage budgets, schedules, and manpower allocation.
• Lead and provide technical direction to field crews, drillers, operators, and technicians.
• Visit active job sites to monitor progress, address project challenges, and support field operations.
• Coordinate with engineers and clients to ensure projects are completed according to design specifications.
• Support construction activities involving deep foundations, earth retention systems, ground improvement, grouting, foundation support, ground stabilization, and subsurface remediation.
• Maintain quality control standards, project documentation, equipment utilization records, and daily operational logs.
• Enforce safety procedures and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
• Identify project risks and resolve site issues to maintain schedule and profitability.

Skills

Geotechnical construction

Field leadership

Project estimating

Scheduling

Client coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Drilling equipment

Construction drawings

Job description

Our client in the Spokane Area is currently hiring for a Geotechnical Construction Manager. This position will oversee specialty geotechnical construction projects, serving as the connection between engineering design and field execution. The ideal candidate will bring strong geotechnical construction knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to manage crews, project budgets, schedules, and client relationships while ensuring safe and successful project delivery.

Pay – $85,000 - $150,000 annually (Depending on years of experience, project experience, certifications, leadership experience, and technical expertise)

Location – Inland Northwest (Office-based with regular job site visits)

Schedule – Standard Monday - Friday (40+ hours per week based on project demands)

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee specialty geotechnical construction projects from planning through execution.
• Prepare project estimates, manage budgets, schedules, and manpower allocation.
• Lead and provide technical direction to field crews, drillers, operators, and technicians.
• Visit active job sites to monitor progress, address project challenges, and support field operations.
• Coordinate with engineers and clients to ensure projects are completed according to design specifications.
• Support construction activities involving deep foundations, earth retention systems, ground improvement, grouting, foundation support, ground stabilization, and subsurface remediation.
• Maintain quality control standards, project documentation, equipment utilization records, and daily operational logs.
• Enforce safety procedures and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
• Identify project risks and resolve site issues to maintain schedule and profitability.

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive construction management experience focused on geotechnical construction.
• Direct field experience with geotechnical construction methods and operations.
• Experience supervising field personnel including drillers, equipment operators, and technicians.
• Experience with construction estimating, scheduling, manpower planning, and project coordination.
• Strong understanding of heavy drilling equipment, geotechnical reports, subsurface conditions, and construction drawings.
• Experience coordinating specialty systems including micropiles, helical piles, soil nails, tiebacks, shoring systems, and grouting applications.
• Ability to work in both office and field environments and travel to project sites as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• PE, EIT, OSHA 30, HAZWOPER, PMP, or related certifications preferred.

Disqualifiers

• No experience managing geotechnical or specialty foundation construction projects.
• No field leadership experience supervising construction crews.
• Limited exposure to estimating, scheduling, and project management responsibilities.
• Lack of experience with geotechnical construction methods such as deep foundations, shoring, ground improvement, or grouting.

Employee Value Proposition

• Opportunity to lead specialized geotechnical construction projects from bid through completion.
• Ability to work closely with engineers, clients, and field teams on technically challenging projects.
• Join a well-established organization with decades of experience supporting environmental, geotechnical, testing, and construction projects throughout the region.
• Diverse project portfolio including deep foundations, earth retention systems, ground stabilization, and subsurface remediation work.
• Comprehensive compensation package and career growth opportunities within a specialized and highly respected construction environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Spokane Valley, WA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Spokane Valley, WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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